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Carter No.: 325

Handlist description: Kiosk containing shawabti figures

Card/Transcription No.: 325


325. KIOSK (containing Shawabti-figures).

POSITION: - N.E. corner of chamber; resting on No. 326; knobs facing west.

DIMENSIONS: - Max. H. 62.5; W. 21 x 21.5, cents. Sledge 40 x 26.5, cents. base.

DESCRIPTION: - Made of wood; coarse work; covered with black resin; vaulted top (lid) carved out of a block of wood; knob on top and front, tied with cord and sealed - for type of seal employed - see Nos. 282 and 302.

CONTENTS: - 6 Shawabti-figures - see 325, A-F. 30 model implements for figures - see 325 ,G.

REMARKS: - Cleaned with damp sponge Treated with solution of cellulose acetate in acetone

Card no. 325 relating to Carter no. 325
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